CVE-2018-25244 Overview
CVE-2018-25244 is a denial of service vulnerability affecting Eco Search version 1.0.2.0. The application fails to properly validate input length when processing search queries, allowing local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string to the search functionality. Attackers can trigger this condition by pasting a buffer of 950 or more characters into the search bar and initiating a search operation.
Critical Impact
Local attackers can cause application crashes and service disruption by exploiting improper input validation in the search functionality.
Affected Products
- Eco Search version 1.0.2.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-04-04 - CVE CVE-2018-25244 published to NVD
- 2026-04-07 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2018-25244
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability stems from CWE-1312 (Missing Protection Against Hardware Abstraction) and relates to improper handling of oversized input data. The Eco Search application does not implement adequate boundary checking on user-supplied search strings, creating a condition where excessively long input can destabilize the application.
When a user submits a search query, the application processes the input without verifying that it falls within expected length parameters. By providing an input string of 950 characters or more, an attacker can trigger memory corruption or resource exhaustion that results in an application crash.
The attack requires local access to the system where Eco Search is installed, limiting the attack surface but still posing a risk in shared computing environments or scenarios where malicious users have legitimate access to the workstation.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper input validation in the search functionality of Eco Search 1.0.2.0. The application fails to implement proper bounds checking on user-supplied input, allowing strings that exceed the expected buffer size to be processed. This oversight leads to memory corruption when the oversized input overflows internal buffers during search operations.
Attack Vector
The attack is executed locally on a system where Eco Search is installed. An attacker with access to the application interface can exploit this vulnerability through the following method:
- Open the Eco Search application on the target system
- Navigate to the search functionality
- Paste or input a string containing 950 or more characters into the search bar
- Initiate the search operation
Upon execution, the application crashes due to the improper handling of the oversized input. This denial of service condition affects only the local instance of the application.
For detailed technical information about this vulnerability, refer to the Exploit-DB #46196 entry and the VulnCheck Advisory.
Detection Methods for CVE-2018-25244
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected Eco Search application crashes without user-initiated shutdown
- Application error logs showing memory access violations or buffer overflow errors
- Presence of abnormally long strings in application input logs or clipboard history
- Repeated application restarts in a short timeframe
Detection Strategies
- Monitor Windows Event Logs for application crash events related to Eco Search
- Implement endpoint detection for repeated application failures or unexpected terminations
- Configure application crash monitoring to alert on Eco Search process termination events
- Review system reliability reports for patterns of Eco Search instability
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable Windows Error Reporting to capture crash dump information for analysis
- Deploy endpoint monitoring to detect abnormal application behavior patterns
- Monitor for clipboard activity containing unusually long text strings when Eco Search is active
- Implement user activity monitoring in shared computing environments
How to Mitigate CVE-2018-25244
Immediate Actions Required
- Evaluate the necessity of Eco Search in your environment and consider removal if not essential
- Restrict access to systems running Eco Search to trusted users only
- Monitor for application crashes and investigate any suspicious patterns
- Consider deploying alternative search utilities with proper input validation
Patch Information
No vendor patch information is currently available for this vulnerability. The application is distributed through the Microsoft Store. Users should check for application updates through the Microsoft Store or contact the vendor for remediation guidance.
Additional technical details are available in the VulnCheck Advisory on Denial of Service.
Workarounds
- Uninstall Eco Search if it is not required for business operations
- Implement application whitelisting to control which users can execute Eco Search
- Deploy endpoint protection solutions that can detect and prevent exploitation attempts
- Restrict local user access on workstations where Eco Search is installed to minimize attack surface
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